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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

Y9 WELMOT history

Y9 WEL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,540 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 WEL was last recorded at 70,540 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,532 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,540 miles
  • 2025 – 63,040 miles
  • 2024 – 58,559 miles
  • 2023 – 57,500 miles
  • 2022 – 56,172 miles
  • 2021 – 55,062 miles
  • 2020 – 53,854 miles
  • 2019 – 52,854 miles
  • 2018 – 51,283 miles
  • 2017 – 49,819 miles
  • 2016 – 48,183 miles
  • 2015 – 46,546 miles
  • 2014 – 44,572 miles
  • 2013 – 41,977 miles
  • 2012 – 40,316 miles
  • 2011 – 38,458 miles
  • 2010 – 36,948 miles
  • 2009 – 35,089 miles
  • 2008 – 32,997 miles
  • 2007 – 29,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,540 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,540 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    651757560682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail70,532 miles (+7,492)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    982731414887
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,040 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    864977799707
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,034 miles (+4,475)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    444483719664
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,559 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    137569653410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion present on underside

  6. Fail58,461 miles (+961)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    721756411594
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG Light On (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass57,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    251381165767
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle Pipe with Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail57,500 miles (+1,328)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    699814245323
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle Pipe with Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass56,172 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    436807403564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,118 miles (+1,056)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    660135565281
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dicoloured and bulb fitted wrongly (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dicoloured and bulb fitted wrongly (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass55,062 miles (+1,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,062 miles
    Test number
    427020276413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass53,854 miles (+1,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    489876588665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass52,854 miles (+1,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    251193033456
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass51,283 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    465535886848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,819 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    286305756800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,183 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,183 miles
    Test number
    379181583326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,546 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    870581451911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,572 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,572 miles
    Test number
    538662964229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,977 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    307509953223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,316 miles (+1,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    217455062280
    • NoteAir Bag light on.

  21. Pass38,458 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,458 miles
    Test number
    325072951428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,948 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    554850270291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,089 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    593366569251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,997 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    384524778442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,385 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    611401658181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    393839857139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 WEL

Does Y9 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 WEL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 WEL?
The MOT on Y9 WEL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 WEL done?
Y9 WEL was recorded at 70,540 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,127 miles a year.
Has Y9 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 WEL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 WEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y9 WEL find?
Y9 WEL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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